In fact, in the last stage of the Seven Prefectures Feast, everyone present knew that unless someone had hidden their strength, the top ten would be decided from the dozen or so people who had shown their strength earlier.
No. 28 challenged No. 23. He didn't succeed, but he wasn't defeated either. They ended in a draw.
After No. 28 and No. 23 left the stage, it was No. 27's turn.
He challenged No. 23, but he was rejected.
His opponent also had the right to reject him because he had just fought a battle.
In the end, he could only challenge No. 24.
Although No. 21 and No. 22 were still ahead of him, those two people could basically make it to the top ten. If he rashly challenged them, not only would he be defeated, but he might also be injured.
It wasn't worth it.
In the end, he succeeded in challenging No. 24 and successfully replaced him.
…
The challengers kept moving forward.
When it was No. 24's turn, he was directly skipped because he had already advanced in this round, because he had no more chances to challenge.
No. 23 had a chance to challenge, but after looking at the two people in front of him, Yuan Moyu and Moqi Hong, he finally chose to give up.
Moqi Hong and Yuan Moyu were automatically skipped.
Both of them had challenged from the back, and according to the rules, they also had no chance to challenge in this round.
"No. 20, please come on."
Lin Donglai's voice came at the right time, and then an elegant figure entered the arena.
It was a genius from the Consonance Mansion.
He challenged No. 13, but he failed and was defeated.
This was also the first person who had been defeated in a challenge so far.
After No. 20, it was No. 19's turn.
No. 19 was an "acquaintance" of the Chunyang School. He was Hu Caiyi, a seeded contestant from the Alliance of Benevolence and Justice, who had defeated Ye Yingcai.
In the round where Ye Yingcai challenged the seeded contestants, he accepted Ye Yingcai's challenge and defeated him.
Duan Lingtian subconsciously glanced at Ye Yingcai, who was not far behind him, and saw that Ye Yingcai's face instantly darkened after seeing Hu Caiyi's appearance.
"Obviously, Ye Yingcai found it hard to accept his previous failure.
"I challenge No. 12."
Hu Caiyi went on stage and challenged No. 12. In the end, they were in a stalemate and tied.
At this time, the atmosphere of the Seven Prefectures Feast had cooled down.
Apart from Yuan Mo Yu and Moqi Hong who defeated their opponents like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood in the beginning and forcefully replacing their opponents, after they entered the top twenty, two people had lost consecutively.
"Actually, the people who were able to obtain the numbered tokens earlier were all quite strong … This time, other than Yuan Mo Yu and Moqi Hong who missed the opportunity to obtain the tokens because they were fighting for the number one token, the others used their true abilities to obtain the numbered tokens that belonged to them."
"Indeed. I'm afraid there won't be much to see from the challenges of those ranked 20 to 12 … However, I'm still very curious to see if there will be one or two successful challenges. "
"There are nine people from the twentieth to twelfth place. There should be at least one or two people who will succeed, right?"
…
Amidst the whispers of the young geniuses from various prefectures, number 18 entered the arena. He was challenging number 13, the same genius that number 20 had challenged earlier.
If one were to challenge Number 12, he would be able to reject the challenge because Number 19, Hu Caiyi, had already challenged him.
However, Number 13 couldn't refuse.
However, when he entered the arena, he still defeated Number 18 in a domineering manner, causing Number 18 to return in defeat.
After this battle, he, who had not fully recovered, suffered heavy injuries because Number 18 had fought too hard. Without enough time, it would be difficult for him to recover.
"I'm afraid it's going to be dangerous for Number 13."
"Number 17 can't challenge him, but Number 16 can."
…
Many people broke out in cold sweat when they saw Number 13 was injured. However, there were also many people who felt that he was unlucky to be challenged consecutively.
However, this was also because Number 13's strength was not much stronger than the previous two challengers.
Otherwise, he would have defeated Number 13 directly. With just a short break, he would be able to recover to his peak condition.
"Number 17 should be challenging number 12, right? Number 12 was also injured in the battle with Hu Caiyi earlier. "
While everyone was thinking this, Number 17, a prodigy from Heavenly Stellar Mansion who had just entered the arena, chose to challenge number 12. Moreover, he defeated number 12 before his opponent recovered from his injuries.
However, Number 17's performance also exceeded everyone's expectations. It was obvious that he did not use his full strength. It was as if he had intentionally allowed his opponent to take the upper position.
"This person is smart. He knows that his injuries haven't fully recovered, so he didn't make too many moves. He only made a symbolic move before admitting defeat … He wants to recover from his injuries."
"He's indeed a smart person. Now that he's defeated, the remaining time is enough for him to recover. "
"If he's strong enough later, he'll be able to challenge the people in front of him."
…
Many people could tell what Number 12 was thinking. The people in front of him were also deep in thought … If they were in the same situation, could they learn from Number 12?
In the ranking battle of the Seven Mansions Feast, Number 16 challenged Number 11 and lost.
Moreover, Number 11 only used three moves to defeat him!
Moreover, it was obvious that Number 11 had not used his full strength.
"Number 11 … He's hiding his strength!"
Duan Lingtian's eyes narrowed as he stared at the figure in the arena. It was a middle-aged man who was dressed rather sloppily. He had previously stunned everyone with his moves.
However, he did not expect that that was not his true strength.
This person was none other than Wang Xiong from the Hanshan Residence of the Daming Residence. He had challenged Ye Yingcai when he challenged the seeded contestants but was defeated by Wang Xiong.
Wang Xiong was now Number 11.
Facing Number 16's challenge, he defeated his opponent in three moves. The entire process was very easy.
"The Hanshan Residence is so well-hidden!"
"Wang Xiong's strength has been further displayed … Moreover, that was obviously not his full strength!"
"Later, Wang Xiong will challenge the person ranked tenth. I wonder if he can win … If he can't, he can only wait for this round to end and challenge the new tenth in the next round."
"The tenth ranked prodigy from the Consonance Residence is also a well-known figure … If he can defeat Wang Xiong, he should have the ability to advance further. At the very least, he should have the ability to defeat Yang Qianye from the Chunyang School. "
"Yes … Among the top ten, Yang Qianye from the Chunyang School is the weakest. I saw that he got the ninth token earlier. There was a certain element of luck involved. "
"In my opinion, if Wang Xiong does not advance further in this round and make it to Number 10, Yang Qianye will probably be eliminated to Number 10 and then be defeated by Wang Xiong in the next round."
…
The whispers of the crowd also spread to the Chunyang School. For a moment, many people from the Chunyang School subconsciously looked at the figure standing in the distance with Duan Lingtian.
The young man stood tall and proud. His expression was indifferent and cold from beginning to end, as if he was not affected by the gossip at all.
The challenges continued.
After Wang Xiong defended his ranking, the people who were challenged after him also defended their rankings.
Soon, it was Wang Xiong's turn.
"Number 11."
Wang Xiong was Number 11. After he entered the arena, according to the rules of the Seven Prefectures Feast, he could only challenge Number 10, the famous prodigy from the Consonance Residence.
"Number 11, do you choose to challenge Number 10 or give up?"
Unlike the others who asked to choose an opponent, Lin Donglai asked Wang Xiong this question.
This was because Wang Xiong had no other choice.
"I choose to challenge."
Wang Xiong grinned. Then, he picked up his wine gourd and drank a few mouthfuls. "I've heard of the famous He Yuxi from the Consonance Residence's Hao Shen Sect. Today, I'd like to see it for myself."
Number 10 was He Yuxi, the prodigy of the Hao Shen Sect of the Consonance Residence. Before Han Di from the Qi Tian Sect of the Consonance Residence appeared, he was widely acknowledged as the top prodigy of the younger generation in the Consonance Residence.
However, Han Di's appearance overshadowed him in one fell swoop.
Some said that Han Di had once challenged him and defeated him. There were also some who said that after exchanging a few blows with Han Di, before the outcome of the battle could be determined, he had admitted defeat.
As for the specifics, perhaps only the person involved knew.
However, no matter what, the news of Han Di being stronger than him had spread like wildfire. Moreover, the honor of being the top prodigy of the younger generation in the Consonance Residence had been transferred from him to Han Di.
As soon as Wang Xiong finished speaking, a figure flew out from the Hao Shen Sect of the Consonance Residence. "I'd like to see the strength of the hidden prodigy of the Famous Mansion's Han Mountain Residence as well. If you can defeat me, you'll be able to challenge the peerless prodigy of the Famous Mansion in the next round. If you can defeat them as well, you'll be the top prodigy of the Famous Mansion!"
This was a young man dressed in a long turquoise robe. His appearance was ordinary, but his eyes were sharp. His voice was gentle, but there was a hint of coldness in it.
It was not because of his emotions.
It was because of the coldness in his voice.
He was none other than He Yuxi, the prodigy of the Hao Shen Sect of the Consonance Residence.
"That's not important to me. This time, if I can make it into the top ten, I'll consider myself as having completed the task given to me by the old fellow."
Wang Xiong smiled faintly before he put away the wine gourd in his hand. His gaze turned solemn as he looked at He Yuxi.
It was completely different from the calm and unruly attitude he had when he was challenged earlier.
It was obvious that He Yuxi had given him a certain amount of pressure.
After all, he was the top prodigy of the younger generation in the Consonance Residence!
"This He Yuxi is not simple as well."
Duan Lingtian narrowed his eyes. Although he felt Wang Xiong was still concealing his strength, He Yuxi's strength was not simple as well. Earlier, he had seen how He Yuxi had obtained the number ten token.
He had used an extremely forceful method to snatch the number ten token from seven to eight people.
Naturally, those seven to eight people did not join forces against him.
However, the fact that he had managed to snatch the number ten token from so many people, even if he had taken advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters, still spoke volumes about his strength.
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